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Tiger Tail Ice Cream

Deliciously Creamy Tiger Tail Ice Cream: A Canadian Classic

This Homemade Tiger Tail Ice Cream brings back nostalgic flavors with a vibrant orange base and black licorice swirls.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 12 hours
Total Time 12 hours 45 minutes
Servings: 8 scoops
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Canadian
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Ice Cream Base
  • 8 large Egg Yolks Ensure they're well-beaten for a smooth texture.
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Substitute with granulated sweeteners as desired.
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt Do not omit to maintain flavor contrast.
  • 2 cups Milk Whole or 2% milk can be used.
  • 2 cups Heavy Cream No direct substitutions recommended.
  • 2-3 teaspoons Blood Orange Extract Regular orange extract can be used if not available.
  • Orange Food Coloring Use as desired for preferred shade.
For the Licorice Ribbon Sauce
  • 0.33 cup Water No substitutions needed.
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Same as for the ice cream base.
  • 0.5 cup Butter Substituting with margarine isn’t recommended.
  • 0.5 cup Milk Same as for the ice cream base.
  • 3 teaspoons Anise Extract Anise syrup can be used if unavailable.
  • Black Food Coloring Use sparingly for the best visual contrast.

Equipment

  • Ice Cream Maker
  • saucepan
  • whisk
  • mixing bowl

Method
 

Prepare Ice Cream Base
  1. In a medium saucepan over low heat, beat the egg yolks, granulated sugar, and salt until well combined. Gradually whisk in milk and heavy cream. Remove from heat, stir in blood orange extract and orange food coloring, then let it cool completely.
Make Licorice Ribbon Sauce
  1. In a small saucepan, combine the water and granulated sugar. Bring to a boil, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Cook until it turns golden, then stir in butter, milk, and anise extract. Add black food coloring and mix until smooth.
Chill Mixtures
  1. Cover both the ice cream base and licorice ribbon sauce with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.
Churn Ice Cream
  1. Once chilled, pour the ice cream base into your ice cream maker. Churn until it reaches a soft-serve consistency, about 20 to 30 minutes.
Create Swirls
  1. In a freezer-safe container, scoop half of the churned ice cream and drizzle half of the licorice ribbon sauce. Alternate layers, then swirl with a knife to create tiger stripes.
Freeze
  1. Cover the container tightly and freeze for at least 4 hours until firm and scoopable.

Nutrition

Serving: 0.5cupCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 8gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 160mgSodium: 90mgPotassium: 150mgSugar: 22gVitamin A: 400IUCalcium: 100mg

Notes

Perfect egg yolks create a smoother texture. Keep a close watch on the licorice ribbon sauce to avoid overcooking. Chill mixtures thoroughly for the best consistency.

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